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Kindly suggest home remedies for scars caused by acne.
Query: Hello doctor, I had a skin allergy and had immense breakouts. The pimples and acne have gone but have left too many icepick scars. So, please tell me about any home remedies which will do miracles for me and what should I add to my diet? Read Full »
Answer: Hi, Welcome to icliniq.com. Home remedies are not going to work on any acne scars since the pathology is below the dermis and topical applications will not penetrate till that depth. The procedure like TCA (trichloracetic acid) would help for icepick scars. Read Full »
My mother is experiencing dizziness along with a rise in blood pressure. How can she overcome it?
Query: Hello doctor,My mother is 83-years-old, and her blood pressure is 145/53 mmHg, with a pulse rate of 63 beats/min. She feels dizzy and refuses to go to the hospital. What home cure or diet would you suggest? Kindly help. Read Full »
Answer: Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. I understand your concern about your dizziness. Dizziness at this age can be caused by a variety of factors including high blood pressure and low blood pressure upon standing from a seated posture. This might be caused by certain drugs she is taking. It can be caused b... Read Full »
I am dealing with yellow teeth. What to do?
Query: Hi doctor,I am a 22-year-old female. I have had yellow teeth since my childhood. All of my teeth are yellow, but my upper incisors have a strong, dark yellow stain. Now I am concerned that all my teeth will turn the same as my upper incisors. I have always felt ashamed. I have tried many things, lik... Read Full »
Answer: Hi, I am glad you chose icliniq for your medical-related queries. I understand your concern and will try to help you with it. First of all, there is nothing to be ashamed of. You can not control everything, and similarly, yellow teeth do not always indicate a person's mistake. There are many facto... Read Full »
Wisdom tooth pain is not better with home remedies. Kindly help.
Query: Hello doctor. My sister has severe pain in her wisdom tooth. She has her final exams soon. Please suggest medicine for the same. She is taking some home remedy, but it is not effective for more than three hours. Kindly help. Read Full »
Answer: Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. Ask your sister to maintain oral hygiene and use mouthwash after brushing twice daily. Rinse mouth with salt water and turmeric mixture twice a day. Use only lukewarm water while rinsing your mouth. Take tablet Ketorol - DT (Ketorolac tromethamine)10 mg, to reduce p... Read Full »
I am having uncontrollable period pain. Suggest remedies.
Query: Hi doctor,I have an uncontrollable stomach and back pain when I am on my period. I will not be able to sit for more than half an hour during that period and will be having the same issue on the first two days of menses. I do not want to take medications until it is necessary.I want to know when year... Read Full »
Answer: Hi,Welcome to icliniq.com.The pain during the periods is basically due to dysmenorrhea. Such conditions occur when we eat more spicy foods and stress too much. I suggest you get an ultrasound of your lower abdomen done to rule out any organic pathology like an ovarian cyst or pelvic inflammation. Ot... Read Full »
I am pregnant and have tooth sensitivity. Kindly help.
Query: Hello doctor,I am 6 weeks pregnant. One of my top front teeth has recently become incredibly sensitive when I eat or drink cold things, breathe in cold air, and brush my teeth. I have taken a painkiller, but it has not helped. Is there anything else I can do in the meantime to try and fix this at ho... Read Full »
Answer: Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. I have gone through your question, and I can understand your concern. You need to avoid painkillers because they can be dangerous for your pregnancy. If there is any swelling or pus drainage, it may be either because of the malocclusion or the sinus issue. You need ... Read Full »
I need home remedies to cure my decayed incisor. Please help.
Query: Hi doctor,I have had dental caries in my first two upper incisors. One incisor was replaced with a new tooth.Please suggest some home remedies. Read Full »
Answer: Hi, Welcome to icliniq.com. Since you have been treated for one incisor decay, you very well know about the treatment procedures. If you have episodes of pain I strongly recommend visiting your dentist and undergoing the same root canal procedure if it involves the pulp. For your molars, need you... Read Full »
Kindly explain the home remedies to treat sore throat.
Query: Hi doctor, How can we treat a sore throat? Please explain about the OTC medications taken, and the home remedies followed to cure a sore throat. Read Full »
Answer: Hi, Welcome to icliniq.com. These are the home remedies followed to treat a sore throat. Drink a mixture of lukewarm water with honey and lime juice a couple of times a day. It gives immediate relief. Grated ginger with green tea is quite helpful. Ginger has anti-inflammatory properties with a str... Read Full »
I have acne over my cheeks and chin. Is there any home remedy for it?
Query: Hello doctor,I have a lot of acne over my cheeks and chin. My skin is sensitive and oily. Whatever I use causes acne. Can you suggest any home remedy for my skin? Read Full »
Answer: Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. Acne depends on hormonal effects, sebaceous secretion, etc. It reduces with age in both severity and appearance, and good control can be achieved by regular face wash with a cleanser like Cetaphil, topical keratolytic like Retinoic acid creams and antibiotics like Clin... Read Full »